Child Care Center Cook

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off (2 weeks first year)

7 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

BrightPath Kids in Ellington, CT is hiring a Center Cook to prepare healthy breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for our childcare center. You’ll maintain kitchen safety, cleanliness, and organization while supporting teachers in the classroom when needed.

This role offers a stable full-time schedule with no evenings or weekends. Benefits include a 60% childcare discount for employees, a company 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, and comprehensive insurance options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred.
• CACFP experience preferred.
• Ability to work within regular operating hours.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized and running smoothly.
• Support teachers in the classroom and engage in activities when possible.

Skills

Food preparation

CACFP experience

ServSafe certification

State childcare criteria

Operating hours flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Center: Ellington CT. Pay Range: $16.94 - $18.50 per hour. Job Type: Full-Time. No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!

What will you be doing?

As a Center Cook, you'll play a vital role in fueling young minds and bodies by preparing healthy and delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Your attention to nutrition and food safety helps ensure our children are energized and ready to learn and grow each day. You’ll also take pride in keeping our kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly. In addition to your kitchen role, we welcome and value cooks who are interested in spending time in the classroom. This unique opportunity allows you to build meaningful connections with the children by supporting teachers and engaging in classroom activities. While not required, your presence in both the kitchen and classroom helps create a warm, supportive environment for all.

Top Reasons To Join BrightPath

• We offer a 60% child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff accrue 2 weeks of paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are given 7 paid holidays off.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years of food preparation experience preferred
• ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred
• Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) experience preferred
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment